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BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwiches

BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwiches are a delicious dish perfect for gatherings, featuring tender pork shoulder slow-cooked with barbecue sauce and served on soft buns.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 9 hours
Total Time 9 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Main Course, Sandwich
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients
  • 3-4 lbs pork shoulder Choose a good quality pork shoulder for best results.
  • 1 cup barbecue sauce Store-bought or homemade.
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 8 soft hamburger buns

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Place the pork shoulder in a slow cooker.
  2. Add chopped onion, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika to the slow cooker.
  3. Pour barbecue sauce over the pork.
Cooking
  1. Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or high for 4-6 hours until the pork is tender.
  2. Once cooked, shred the pork with a fork in the slow cooker and mix it with the barbecue sauce.
Serving
  1. Serve the shredded pork on soft hamburger buns.
  2. Add extra barbecue sauce, coleslaw, or pickles for added flavor and crunch.

Notes

To store leftovers, let the pulled pork cool to room temperature, then store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days or freeze up to 3 months. To reheat, thaw in the refrigerator overnight and warm in the microwave or stovetop.